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The Undercliff Walk – Rottingdean Beach loop from Telscombe

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The Undercliff Walk – Rottingdean Beach loop from Telscombe

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The Undercliff Walk – Rottingdean Beach loop from Telscombe

01:42

19.9km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 112 m

After 16.7 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.68 km

View Across the South Downs

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This area is the result of thousands of years of sheep grazing the landscape. In terms of diversity, it is Western Europe’s equivalent to the tropical rainforest. There are many …

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9.15 km

Drove Road Off-Road Cycle Path

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9.83 km

Drove Road Cycle Path – Southern Section

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Fantastic views over Brighton suburbs. Worth a visit a sunset.

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10.9 km

Brighton Golf Club Bridleway Grassy Path

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Good compact surface. Steep incline.

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16.7 km

The Undercliff Walk is actually part of the sea defence along the stretch of coast between Brighton and Saltdean. It's a surfaced path which is also used by the new Charles the 3rd England Coast Path.

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17.9 km

Rottingdean Beach

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One of Brighton’s less busy beaches and a nice spot for fish and chips (from the takeaway/cafe at the top of the slipway) while watching the sun go down.

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17.9 km

White Chalk Cliffs of Seaford Head

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Agree with the comment but I think this photo is actually of Seaford head, another 10k east?

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18.2 km

Undercliff Walk (Saltdean to Brighton)

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More beautiful and quieter than the cycle path along the A259 is the Undercliff Walk from Saltdean to Brighton: a car-free road right under the chalk cliffs. After passing the …

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19.0 km

Saltdean beach

Beach

19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

5.97 km

4.69 km

2.23 km

722 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

6.18 km

1.99 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Thursday 2 July

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The Undercliff Walk – Rottingdean Beach loop from Telscombe

View Across the South Downs

Drove Road Off-Road Cycle Path

Drove Road Cycle Path – Southern Section

Brighton Golf Club Bridleway Grassy Path